CVE-2024-36924: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: lpfc: Release hbalock before calling lpfc_worker_wake_up() lpfc_worker_wake_up() calls the lpfc_work_done() routine, which takes the hbalock. Thus, lpfc_worker_wake_up() should not be called while holding the hbalock to avoid potential deadlock.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-667 CWE-667

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 6.1.91
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.31
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.8.10
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6503c39398506cadda9f4c81695a9655ca5fb4fd https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ded20192dff31c91cef2a04f7e20e60e9bb887d3 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e8bf2c05e8ad68e90f9d5889a9e4ef3f6fe00683 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee833d7e62de2b84ed1332d501b67f12e7e5678f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6503c39398506cadda9f4c81695a9655ca5fb4fd https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ded20192dff31c91cef2a04f7e20e60e9bb887d3 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e8bf2c05e8ad68e90f9d5889a9e4ef3f6fe00683 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee833d7e62de2b84ed1332d501b67f12e7e5678f

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36924? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: lpfc: Release hbalock before calling lpfc_worker_wake_up() lpfc_worker_wake_up() calls the lpfc_work_done() routine, which takes the hbalock. Thus, lpfc_worker_wake_up() should not be called while holding the hbalock to avoid potential deadlock. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-36924? +

CVE-2024-36924 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36924? +

CVE-2024-36924 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-36924? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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